proximity

[prok-sim-i-tee]

noun

1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.

proximity

/ prɒkˈsɪmɪtɪ /

noun

1. nearness in space or time

2. nearness or closeness in a series

Other Word Forms

• nonproximity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proximity¹

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitāt-, stem of proximitās “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”

Word History and Origins

Origin of proximity¹

C15: from Latin proximitās closeness; see _proximate

Example Sentences

Yes, he did so with the help of Hitler and Mussolini, and his proximity to these evil men is a true blot on his record.

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“People were questioning why they got this house, and not the other house,” Galvagna said, comparing each estate’s proximity to the water, location around the world and even renovation status.

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John has been a Blue Jays fan since the team’s inception in 1977 and purposely sits where he does for proximity to home runs.

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Nevertheless, their “Tiny Desk” concert and the Christmas special have brought them to their closest proximity yet to American audiences.

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Affectionately referred to as trash pandas, the masked mammals known for rummaging rubbish bins for easy food, are evolving based on their proximity to humans, even starting to look cuter, a new study says.

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Related Words

• closeness